Get ready for a family weekend in Shizuoka on Saturday, February 7th, and Sunday, February 8th, 2026! We've found some fantastic, limited-run activities just for your kids (ages 3-14), from early cherry blossoms to hands-on science fun. Check out these unique events happening this weekend!
See our top picks
Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival 2026
Kawazu River Area
The start of the season for stunning, early-blooming cherry blossoms—perfect for a free outdoor walk!
Yosshie's Stamp Exhibition -The Gotochi-
静岡市美術館
Bright, cute character art exhibition inside the Shizuoka City Museum of Art—great indoor fun.
Toddler Science Experience: Straw Rocket
静岡科学館 る・く・る
A simple, hands-on science workshop about making and launching rockets, designed especially for the youngest visitors.
· February 7
3KAWAZU CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL 2026FREE : It's the start of the season for the famous bright pink Kawazu-zakura! Walk the 4km river path lined with blossoms and food stalls—a perfect outdoor family adventure. Evening illuminations make it extra magical after dark.One of the earliest and most colorful cherry blossom festivals, offering an amazing outdoor experience for the whole family.
FREE KIDS PHOTO SHOOT (VALENTINE'S THEME)FREE : Snag some adorable, free professional photos of the kids with a cute Valentine's theme! You get 10 photos for free, and there are props and costumes available. Make sure to check the booking link ASAP!A totally free, limited-run event to get high-quality family photos this weekend—that’s a win for parents!
FREE KIDS TV COMMERCIAL MODEL AUDITION PHOTO SESSIONFREE : If your older kids are into modeling or media, this is a free photo session that's also an audition for a TV commercial! Everyone gets about 10 photos too. Super unique for teens who want a cool experience.This is a very unusual, free opportunity for older kids/teens that goes beyond a standard festival or museum.
· February 8
3TODDLER SCIENCE EXPERIENCE: STRAW ROCKET : A fun, hands-on science session specifically for little ones and their parents! Today's theme is building and launching straw rockets—great simple physics for toddlers. This is an excellent way to explore the science museum!It's an explicitly targeted, hands-on workshop designed to engage the youngest set (3-5) within a fantastic science museum setting.
YOSSHIE'S STAMP EXHIBITION -THE GOTOCHI- : Meet the cute characters of popular creator Yosshie, including Mt. Fuji themed art and 3D statues! This is a fun, bright art event perfect for kids who love characters and cute designs.A character art exhibition is often a huge hit with the 3-10 age group, and it keeps you warm indoors.
OMUROYAMA YAMAYAKI FESTIVAL 2026FREE : Check out this historic festival where they burn the grass on Mt. Omuro! It’s a dramatic outdoor event with a 700-year history, great for active families who don't mind an early start.A rare, traditional cultural event happening only today, offering an exciting spectacle for active families.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Shizuoka this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 07-08), you can enjoy the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 for free, which is starting! Also, look out for the Free Kids Photo Shoot (Valentine's Theme) and the Free Kids TV Commercial Model Audition Photo Session on Saturday, though booking is likely essential for those.
Where can we find activities that engage both a 3-year-old and a 14-year-old?
The Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival offers plenty of space to roam for the little one and beautiful scenery for older kids/teens to explore and photograph. The Yosshie's Stamp Exhibition on Sunday is also likely accessible and enjoyable for both ends of your age range.
Are there any unique outdoor festivals happening this weekend?
Yes! On Sunday, February 8th, don't miss the historic Omuroyama Yamayaki Festival 2026 on the Izu Peninsula for a dramatic outdoor spectacle. Saturday has the start of the beautiful Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival along the river.
